BENJAMIN CARVER
Summary
Skilled team player with strong background in ever changing environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner and seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Field Paramedic
DeKalb Ambulance Service
Fort Payne, Alabama
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care in high-stress environments, utilizing critical clinical decision-making skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient.
- Stabilized, packaged, and transported patients with both acute and chronic injuries and health concerns.
- Assessed emergency scenes for overall safety and proceeded with scene control activities.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls with attention to detail and procedural consistency.
- Coordinated with emergency medical personnel, medical drivers, and management to enhance patient care delivery and ensure effective communication.
Field Paramedic
Marshall Health Systems
Guntersville, Alabama
10.2019 - 04.2026
- Delivered direct patient care in high-stress environments, employing critical clinical decision-making skills to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient.
- Stabilized, packaged, and transported patients with both acute and chronic injuries and health concerns.
- Collaborated with emergency medical personnel, medical drivers, and management to deliver top-tier patient care.
- Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls with attention to detail and procedural consistency.
- Coordinated with emergency medical personnel, medical drivers, and management to enhance patient care delivery and ensure effective response to emergencies.
Clinical Coordinator
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, Alabama
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Facilitated clinical and internship training to enhance practical learning for students in EMS program.
- Utilized knowledge of health care system resources to effectively address student needs.
- Established and enforced organizational policies to keep operations in line with the facility's standards and regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw medical services to ensure quality of care and optimal resource allocation.
- Monitored medical services to assess the quality of care and the appropriate allocation of resources.
- Developed and implemented contracts for hospitals, clinics, and ambulance services.
- Developed and implemented train-the-trainer courses for employees of the contracted site facilities.
Field Operations Supervisor
A-Med Ambulance Service
Altoona, Alabama
05.2008 - 06.2020
- Corrected issues and handled emergencies through responsive and decisive leadership.
- Supervised operations and implemented quality assurance systems.
- Coached and trained employees on company policies and compliance requirements to enhance team understanding and adherence.
- Assessed facility performance, set goals, and addressed operational problems during site visits to drive improvements.
- Provided direct patient care in a high stress environment using critical clinical decision making skills.
- Developed and implemented QA/QI programs to enhance patient care and support reimbursement rate increases.
- Developed and negotiated facility contracts.
Adjunct Instructor
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, Alabama
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Anatomy and Physiology instructor.
- EMT and Paramedic instructor.
- Facilitated integration of classroom experience with clinical practice, promoting evidence-based patient care among students.
- Developed teaching aids, multimedia resources, and study materials using technology to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Clinically assessed students' skills and knowledge through assignments, tests, and written work.
- Conducted EMS training, instructing on patient care activities, assessing patient conditions, evaluating trainee performance, and delivering hands-on clinical training.
- Coached students one-on-one to encourage academic success and improve grades.
- Helped struggling students understand the field and better grasp core topics vital to continued studies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - EMS Management
University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama 06.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Applied Science - EMS-Paramedic
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AlabamaSkills
- Clinical care oversight
- Quality control
- Care quality assessments
- Process enhancement
- Establish policies
- Mentor new paramedics
- Critical decision making in high stress environments
- Patient education
- Multitasking
Timeline
Field Paramedic
DeKalb Ambulance Service
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2020 - 11.2021
Field Paramedic
Marshall Health Systems
10.2019 - 04.2026
Adjunct Instructor
Northeast Alabama Community College
01.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - EMS Management
University of South Alabama
06.2010 - 05.2011
Field Operations Supervisor
A-Med Ambulance Service
05.2008 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - EMS-Paramedic
Gadsden State Community College